Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Purple Freedom |
| SKU | 4002-7C |
| Hex | #A6ABC6 |
| RGB | 166, 171, 198 |
| HSL | 231°, 22%, 71% |
| LRV | 41.5 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Valspar Purple Freedom
Purple Freedom sits in the mid-range at LRV 41.5, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Purple Freedom is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Purple Freedom within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A6ABC6 in HSL space. Pair Purple Freedom with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Purple Freedom Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Purple Freedom from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar 4002-7C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Freedom
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Purple Freedom. The nearest is Indulgent (SW 6969) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Indulgent swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Purple Freedom
At Behr, the closest color to Purple Freedom is Upscale (MQ5-13) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Upscale swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Purple Freedom
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Purple Freedom is Central Mauve (1412) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 41.5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Central Mauve swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Purple Freedom
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Purple Freedom is Lilac Time (PPG1168-4) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lilac Time swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Purple Freedom
At Glidden, the closest color to Purple Freedom is Lilac Time (30RB 59/088) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 59 vs 41.5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lilac Time swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Purple Freedom
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Purple Freedom. The nearest is Lite Periwinkle (141-4DB) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lite Periwinkle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Purple Freedom
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Purple Freedom is Gentry Violet (HGSW 1404) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41.5) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gentry Violet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Purple Freedom
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Purple Freedom. The nearest is Sapphire Fog (DE5899) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 13 vs 41.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sapphire Fog swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Purple Freedom
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Purple Freedom. The nearest is Butterfly Bush (1282) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41.5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Butterfly Bush swatch →